What does Rond de jambe mean?

What does Rond de jambe mean?

• A. En dehors
• B. A terre
• C. battement frappé
• D. Rond de jambe

Answer: (D)

Rond de jambe means the leg moves in a circular path, tracing a half-circle either on the floor or in the air. It is the name of the movement itself, describing that circular motion of the leg with turnout. The circle can be made en dehors (moving outward from the supporting leg) or en dedans (moving toward the supporting leg). This distinguishes the term from en dehors (a directional cue used in various movements), à terre (on the floor), and battement frappé (a different beating/kicking action). So the best understanding is that rond de jambe describes the circular movement of the leg.

Rond de jambe means the leg moves in a circular path, tracing a half-circle either on the floor or in the air. It is the name of the movement itself, describing that circular motion of the leg with turnout. The circle can be made en dehors (moving outward from the supporting leg) or en dedans (moving toward the supporting leg). This distinguishes the term from en dehors (a directional cue used in various movements), à terre (on the floor), and battement frappé (a different beating/kicking action). So the best understanding is that rond de jambe describes the circular movement of the leg.